WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT LIGHTING AFTER YEARS OF DESIGNING SPACES

What I Learned About Lighting After Years of Designing Spaces

What I Learned About Lighting After Years of Designing Spaces

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When I started working on interiors, I used to think furniture and paint made the biggest difference. But after dozens of homes and feedback from clients, one detail kept showing up in every project that really changed how a space felt: the lighting.


It seems small, just a bulb or a fixture, but over time I saw the impact. The same room could feel cozy or cold, productive or draining, depending on what kind of light was used. It wasn’t just about brightness either. It was the warmth, the placement, and how light shaped the mood.


What surprised me most? Many people don’t know where to start. That’s where simple, clear resources like 50bulbs come in handy. They explain things like lumens, Kelvin temperatures, and fixture types without jargon - practical info anyone can use.


Here are a few quick insights I now apply to every project, and you can too:





  • Use warmer lights in rooms meant for rest - bedrooms, lounges, dining rooms




  • Use neutral or cooler light in spaces where you need clarity - kitchens, bathrooms, offices




  • Mix light sources - ceiling + table + floor - to make rooms feel balanced




  • Pay attention to color temperature - the perfect furniture can look dull under the wrong bulb




The goal isn’t perfection, just comfort and clarity. Lighting has the power to support how we live - to help us wind down, focus, or enjoy a moment longer.


As someone who’s seen many rooms transform just by changing the light, I always recommend people pause before buying new furniture. Often, the answer is already overhead.


You don’t have to be a designer to make it work either. This lighting guide on 50bulbs is a good place to begin if you’re unsure. It helped one of my clients turn a dark hallway into one of their favorite spots in the house, just by swapping bulbs and using a low-glare fixture.


Lighting doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. When used well, it becomes one of the quiet heroes of any space - shaping how we live without making a sound.

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